ATF Officially Bans Firing Pistol Braces From The Shoulder (HD)

Published on January 17, 2015
Duration: 4:07

This video discusses an ATF open letter issued on January 16, 2015, which clarifies the agency's stance on pistol stabilizing braces. The ATF has officially declared that using these braces as a shoulder stock on a pistol with a barrel under 16 inches (rifled) or 18 inches (smoothbore) is illegal. Such configurations will now be subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA), requiring an ATF form and tax stamp.

Quick Summary

On January 16, 2015, the ATF issued an open letter declaring it illegal to use pistol stabilizing braces as shoulder stocks. Firearms configured this way are now subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA), requiring an ATF form and tax stamp, due to their reclassification.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction and Bad News
  2. 00:18ATF Open Letter Issued
  3. 00:41Intended Use of Braces
  4. 00:51Shooting From the Shoulder Declared Illegal
  5. 01:00ATF Ruling vs. Law
  6. 01:20Risk of Unintentional Crimes
  7. 01:37Highlight Paragraph from Letter
  8. 02:01Firearm Subject to NFA Provisions
  9. 02:08NFA Item Restrictions
  10. 02:30New Law and Legality Challenges
  11. 02:36Informing the Audience
  12. 03:10Contacting Legislators
  13. 03:23Conclusion and Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the ATF declare illegal regarding pistol stabilizing braces in January 2015?

The ATF officially declared it illegal to use a handgun stabilizing brace as a shoulder stock on a pistol. This ruling applies to pistols with rifled barrels under 16 inches or smoothbore firearms with barrels under 18 inches.

What are the legal consequences of using a pistol brace as a shoulder stock after the ATF's 2015 ruling?

If a pistol stabilizing brace is used as a shoulder stock, the firearm becomes subject to all provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA). This typically requires filing an ATF form and paying a tax stamp.

When was the ATF's open letter concerning pistol stabilizing braces issued?

The ATF issued their open letter, clarifying their stance on pistol stabilizing braces, on January 16, 2015. The video encourages viewers to review the full letter.

What is the primary concern raised by the ATF's ruling on pistol braces?

The primary concern is that many individuals may unknowingly be committing federal crimes by using their pistol stabilizing braces as shoulder stocks, as they may not be aware of the ATF's updated interpretation and the resulting NFA requirements.

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